Why does the kettlebell dominate other equipment?
The kettlebell owes half of its power to the Art of Strength proprietary training system. The other half is due to the kettlebell's design, namely a thick handle removed from a compact center of mass.
For example: you cannot swing a barbell between your legs. You could try it with a dumbbell -at least until the sheer width of it takes your knees out. The compact kettlebell can be dropped from the lockout between your knees and way behind you where it will impact load your hips.
Kettlebell Study
"A study observed two groups of college students over a period of a few years. A standard battery of armed forces Physical Training tests was used which included the following: Pullups, a standing broad jump, a 100 meter sprint, and a 1k run. The control group followed the typical university physical fitness training program which was military oriented and emphasized the listed exercises. The experimental group just lifted kettlebells. No other training of any kind. In spite of the lack of practice on the tested drills listed above, the kettlebell training group showed better scores in every one of them."
- Kettlebelltraining.net
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AOS Kettlebell Training - the next step in fitnessAchieve astonishingly rapid yet consistent gains in muscle strength, explosive power, energy and functional performance with a single, simple tool: the kettlebell. A 'kettlebell' is a traditional cast iron weight that looks like a cannonball with a handle. The kettlebell is now becoming the favored fitness tool for a busy person who is eager to stay strong, beautiful, toned, and vibrantly young. AOS gives you the perfect mix of follow-along kettlebell workouts to rapidly burn off unwanted pounds and build a sleek new you! Kettlebell training is fun and melts fat fast! Kettlebells add a refreshing, unique, and challenging element to any training routine… and can accomplish an incredibly effective circuit training session in a very short period. Kettlebells have become the exercise tool of choice for both elite athletes and those simply wishing to attain their highest possible level of physical excellence and well being. The Art of Strength is built upon the philosophy that Kettlebell lifting is the ultimate tool for all around physical development and extreme all-round fitness.
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TOP 5 REASONS
KETTLEBELLS PROVEN MOST EFFECTIVE EXERCISE TOOL KNOWN:
1. Burns Fat in Less Time
By use of the Peripheral Heart training (PHA), the entire body is trained. The idea is to provide uninterrupted blood flow throughout the body while taking no rest between sets, similar to circuit training. You will be doing 4 times the work, in a shorter time frame.
2. Displaced Center of Gravity
The kettelbell's center of gravity is 6-8 inches below the center of your hand. Barbells and dumbbells center the weight with your hand. The offset of the kettlebell makes it “alive” in your hand and increases the difficulty and benefit of many of the drills. Kettlebells can do anything a dumbbell can do, even better in fact, but not vice-versa. It has been said that kettlebells to traditional free weights are what barbells and dumbells are to machines. Taming a kettlebell is akin to medieval sword, spear, and battleaxe play, liberating and aggressive.
3. Variety and Versatility
Your workout's variety is only limited by your imagination and safety. One kettlebell, two kettlebells and combination drills provide unlimited protection from boredom. Kettlebells can be used anywhere. It is basically a complete, no-compromise, extreme hand held gym that provides you with a total body workout.
4. Balance of Tension and Relaxation
Tension is strength, relaxation is speed. An athlete must balance both to maximize skill. Kettlebell training utilizes a balance of tension and relaxation. The position of the handle allows dynamic passing of the kettlebell from hand to hand for a great variety of powerful juggling type exercises. The kettlebell is an outstanding grip, wrist, and forearm developer, it will make your back resilient and maximizes shoulder strength, flexibility, and health.
5. Trains Hip Extension and Deceleration
Ballistic Kettlebell drills provide an intense load to developing the hip thrust and toning the buttocks. Very similar to the vertical leap, this “grooved” hip extension transfers to many athletic skills such as jumping, running, kicking, punching and throwing. Similarly, deceleration occurs when “throwing” and “catching” the Kettlebell behind you. Your muscles contract together to produce force reduction and deceleration of the weight.